Saturday, November 8, 2014

How
to pack and keep a "Bug-Out Bag"

A
Bug-Out bag's purpose is to allow you to move out at a moments notice--because
YOU NEVER KNOW. It is more than a survival kit, and will help you survive while
away from home. At our house we call it a B.O.B, and every member of your
family should have one.

Step 1
Survival Knife Pack all items in you bag, remembering that each member of the
family should have one for their own specific needs. If you have an infant of
course you need diapers formula and extra water.

These items are essential for your survival.

Things You'll Need:

A rugged backpack

1 or 2 quart jug or canteen filled with drinkable water

Small firearm and ammunition

Enough non- perishable food for 72 hours

Clothing

Medication

Flashlight

Sleeping bag

First-aid kit

Matches/Lighter

Knife/Leatherman

Cell phone

Tarp - for shelter

Folding

Can opener

Water purification
tablets

Map/GPS

Money

I know my first preference in a emergency situation would be to stay at home.
You could live quite comfortably for weeks at home even if the power were cut
off. You probably have plenty of food, beverages, blankets, and such around the
house. If not, now is the time to get them.

That said, sometimes staying home is not an option.

Step 2 In a crisis, it's difficult to remember the small stuff, like

feminine
hygiene products and toilet paper. So
pack them now. Pack food that has a long shelf life, is high in protein, fat
and calories, such as dehydrated food, and meal packs that are easy to pack in
a suitcase.

Step 3 After you have assembled your bag, keep it handy and ready to go. You
probably already have most of these items around your house, but when time is
an issue, you want to have these items in a central location so you're not
running around at the last minute, lowering your chances of survival and
escape. This is where your B.O.B comes in.

Step 4 You will have to rotate the contents of your B.O.B
often so nothing goes bad. The government may not be able or may not want to
help you in an emergency situation. The real threat of government seizure of
firearms is also very real. No matter what your opinion of guns are, I doubt
your B.O.B would remain in your possession for very long without a means to
defend it.